NSW · Central Coast (NSW) Council
Chain Valley Bay, 2259
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Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- Cycling
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Chain Valley Bay is a well-connected mid-sized suburb in Central Coast (NSW) with everyday amenities close at hand. The metro area remains accessible without feeling caught up in the inner-city rush. Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here.
Everyday errands and local outings are straightforward, with the wider metro area adding variety. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Strong public transport connections keep the wider area accessible.
Housing remains accessible compared with many parts of the state. Active development is adding new homes and refreshed pockets throughout the suburb.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits below average overall, mainly because community and employment and safety lag similar metro suburbs, despite relative strength in housing affordability and parks and green space. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 2,773
- Median age
- 63
- Median household income / week
- $866
- Dwelling vacancy
- 4.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 62 of 1,299
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,647
- Employment rate
- 32.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 116 / 111 / 4
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $500
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $700
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $680
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 472
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 305
- Against the person
- 76
- Against property
- 100
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 110
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 36 residents
- State safety percentile
- 77.6th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +6.2%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions789
- Domestic Violence Related Assault437
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment636
- Malicious Damage To Property530
- Transport Regulatory Offences1055
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Public transport
29 public transport stops in this suburb
- 46 Teragalin Dr
- Teragalin Dr Before Mulloway Rd
- Teraglin Lakeshore Home Village, Mulloway Rd
- Trevally Av After Mulloway Rd
- Valhalla Village, Mulloway Rd
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
48 planning-related records
2026· 3 proposals
June 2026
- Subdivision45 MULLOWAY ROAD CHAIN VALLEY BAY 2259Under Assessment
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure27 BRIDGE AVENUE CHAIN VALLEY BAY 2259Determined
March 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure20 TREVALLY AVENUE CHAIN VALLEY BAY 2259Determined
2025· 6 proposals
November 2025
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Moveable dwelling45 MULLOWAY ROAD CHAIN VALLEY BAY 2259Under Assessment
October 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation29 TREVALLY AVENUE CHAIN VALLEY BAY 2259Determined
September 2025
- Seniors housing; Independent living units; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure45 MULLOWAY ROAD CHAIN VALLEY BAY 2259Under Assessment
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space; Swimming pool31 IVY AVENUE CHAIN VALLEY BAY 2259Determined
August 2025
- Subdivision45 MULLOWAY ROAD CHAIN VALLEY BAY 2259Determined
July 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure27 BRIDGE AVENUE CHAIN VALLEY BAY 2259Determined
2024· 3 proposals
November 2024
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure4 IVY AVENUE CHAIN VALLEY BAY 2259Determined
July 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah84 TERAGALIN DRIVE CHAIN VALLEY BAY 2259Determined
January 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure21 SUNSET PARADE CHAIN VALLEY BAY 2259Determined
2023· 5 proposals
August 2023
- Secondary dwelling5 HOUSTON AVENUE CHAIN VALLEY BAY 2259Determined
July 2023
- Pools / decks / fencing; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Alterations and additions to residential development; Garages, carports and car parking spaces26 LLOYD AVENUE CHAIN VALLEY BAY 2259Determined
May 2023
- Subdivision of land45 MULLOWAY ROAD CHAIN VALLEY BAY 2259Determined
- Other45 MULLOWAY ROAD CHAIN VALLEY BAY 2259Determined
February 2023
- Dwelling; Mixed use development; Food and drink premises19 Lloyd Avenue Chain Valley Bay 2259Determined
2022· 10 proposals
November 2022
- Dwelling27 LLOYD AVENUE CHAIN VALLEY BAY 2259Determined
- Other54 LLOYD AVENUE CHAIN VALLEY BAY 2259Determined
- Secondary dwelling1 ELABANA AVENUE CHAIN VALLEY BAY 2259Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development26 FINDLAY AVENUE CHAIN VALLEY BAY 2259Determined
October 2022
- Shed6 BRIDGE AVENUE CHAIN VALLEY BAY 2259Determined
September 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development60 TERAGALIN DRIVE CHAIN VALLEY BAY 2259Determined
May 2022
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs60 FINDLAY AVENUE CHAIN VALLEY BAY 2259Determined
March 2022
- Dwelling1 TREVALLY AVENUE CHAIN VALLEY BAY 2259Withdrawn
January 2022
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Alterations and additions to residential development33 SUNSET PARADE CHAIN VALLEY BAY 2259Additional Information Requested
- Other2 MULLOWAY ROAD CHAIN VALLEY BAY 2259Determined
2021· 13 proposals
December 2021
- Pools / decks / fencing27 ELSINORE AVENUE CHAIN VALLEY BAY 2259Determined
October 2021
- Alterations and additions to residential development18 LLOYD AVENUE CHAIN VALLEY BAY 2259Determined
- Pools / decks / fencing78 LLOYD AVENUE CHAIN VALLEY BAY 2259Determined
September 2021
- Alterations and additions to residential development35 ELSINORE AVENUE CHAIN VALLEY BAY 2259Determined
August 2021
- Other60 FINDLAY AVENUE CHAIN VALLEY BAY 2259Determined
July 2021
- Dwelling; Retaining walls, protection of trees50 Leumeah Avenue Chain Valley BayDetermined
June 2021
- Pools / decks / fencing24 ELABANA AVENUE CHAIN VALLEY BAY 2259Determined
- Demolition; Alterations and additions to residential development; Garages, carports and car parking spaces43 IVY AVENUE CHAIN VALLEY BAY 2259Determined
May 2021
- Secondary dwelling62 LEUMEAH AVENUE CHAIN VALLEY BAY 2259Determined
April 2021
- Other2 MULLOWAY ROAD CHAIN VALLEY BAY 2259Withdrawn
- Pools / decks / fencing78 LLOYD AVENUE CHAIN VALLEY BAY 2259Determined
- Shed17 LEUMEAH AVENUE CHAIN VALLEY BAY 2259Determined
March 2021
- Shed20 MULLOWAY ROAD CHAIN VALLEY BAY 2259Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
27 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bench (3)
- Bicycle Parking
- 46 Teragalin DrBus stop
- Findlay Ave opp Kariola StBus stop
- Houston Ave opp Kariola StBus stop
- Kanangra DrBus stop
- Lloyd Ave opp Lloyd Avenue ShopsBus stop
- Mulloway Rd opp Valhalla VillageBus stop
- Teragalin Dr before Mulloway RdBus stop
- Teragalin Dr opp Tarwhine AveBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
4 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Chain Valley Bay ReservePark
- Joshua Porter ReservePark
- Mulloway Road ForeshorePark
- Teragalin Drive ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 9
- Parks (OSM)
- 7
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 30.5/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 5232nd in Australia
- State rank
- 1663rd in NSW
- Peer rank
- #104 among Metro Sydney · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #782 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 70%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- 46 Teragalin Dramenitiesbus_stop
- Australia Postamenitiespost_box
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Bicycle Parkingamenitiesbicycle_parking
- Findlay Ave opp Kariola Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Houston Ave opp Kariola Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Kanangra Dramenitiesbus_stop
- Lloyd Ave opp Lloyd Avenue Shopsamenitiesbus_stop
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.